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16 May 2013

Viceroy picked to manage US$1bn Palm hotel resort in Dubai

BY Aoife Dowling

Dubai-based SKAI Holdings has selected the Viceroy Hotel Group to manage the Viceroy Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, which will open in 2017.

The billion dollar resort marks the company's first venture into Dubai and its second in the UAE alongside sister property Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi.

The architecture and design will be led by Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates, the resort will offer 481 guestrooms and suites, all with views of the Arabian Gulf.

Located at the base trunk of The Palm Jumeirah and close to major tourist such as the Dubai Marina, the resort will feature a "modern" spa, swimming pool and global dining experiences.

Kabir Mulchandani, CEO, SKAI Holdings said: "Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will offer the best of both worlds. It is a luxury beach resort in the heart of Dubai, a family retreat as well as an exciting entertainment destination.

Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will also include 221 signature Viceroy Residences.

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